Chinese pickups to try on the drive

16.07.2019

Electropica with a range of 400 kilometers on a single charge becomes a commercial offer in China

Nissan Navara pick-up, the third generation according to the degree of copied is clearly superior to its competitors, the Toyota Hilux and Mitsubishi L200 MkVIII MkV.

Nissan Navara MkIII is one of the most copied pickup trucks of today

So he includes such clones as Mercedes-Benz X-class, Renault Alaskian

Dongfeng 6 Rich (Ruiqi ZN1035)

and in the autumn of last year and more Chinese Dongfeng 6 Rich (Ruiqi ZN1035). However, manufactured by a subsidiary division of the company Dongfeng Motor (JV with Nissan in 1993-2017 years) Zhengzhou-Nissan Auto Co. Ltd. (ZNA) in the city Jenio in parallel with the Nissan Navara pickup MkIII Rich 6 how times is the most localized, which means the budget version of the Japanese original.

The resemblance with the original model by the technique of full – differences on the exterior were limited to the original front of the mask with the original grille, headlights and bumper design and rear with new folding Board, lights and bumper.

The model is offered as dual and single cabs.

Unlike the only option with a 2.5-liter 184-strong petrol atmospheric QR25 four and 7-speed automatic transmission Chinese NP300/Navara, its Rich local clone 6 is equipped with a localized four – 2.4-liter gasoline 2TZD (158 HP) and diesel ZD25T5 (140 HP). With a gasoline engine is aggregated only 5-stupenchataya gearbox, and with a diesel engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. Transmission, respectively, in either 2WD or 4x4 Part time.

Except an open loading platform for Rich 6, and proposed a utilitarian version with a shelter, as well as off-road version on big wheels  

Dimensions of pickup Rich 6 are: length – 5290 mm (Navara -5263 mm), width – 1850 mm and height 1810 mm (1790 mm) with the same base, is equal to 3150 mm ground clearance 207 mm.

Length of loading platform with double cabin – 1510 mm and has a capacity of 490 kg (full – 815 kg). Curb weight Rich 6 – 1665-1900 kg depending on version, and Navara, respectively, 1669-1791 kg.

However, the interiors have Rich 6 own and cheaper than the P300/Navara. But top-end performance Rich 6 also be equipped with leather upholstery, electric seats, multimedia system, climate control, and alloy wheels. A regular pickup truck is equipped with ABS and EBD/CBC and rear Parktronic, and for a fee still and EBA/BAS/BA ASR/TCS/TRC, ESC/ESP/DSC and rear view camera with guiding lines on the monitor.

The price of the pickup 6 is Rich from ¥89 800 to ¥139 800 (₽826,2 thousand – ₽1 million to 286.2 million), with a Navara also Chinese Assembly asking ¥139 800 to ¥187 800 (₽1 million 727,8 million).

Electropica appear one after another
Now, about the Rich elektroversiya 6 EV (on the splash screen), which replace the internal combustion engine, respectively, received an electric motor (120 kW, 420 N•m) mounted directly on the rear axle. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 67.9 kWh, placed under the cab, gives cruising on NEDС 403 km (allowing you to continue to enjoy the benefits after July 1, and most importantly – easily drive to any Metropolitan areas, where pickup trucks with internal combustion engines entry without special permits already strictly forbidden), but in reality, the mileage will be around 250-300 km, which, however, if possible, 80 percent of poseredke from fast of the terminal only 45 minutes is not such a big problem. Interestingly, the capacity of electropica higher than the versions with internal combustion engines – 879 kg with a curb weight 1983 kg ground clearance – 180 mm. The maximum speed of electropica only 110 km/h but in urban and suburban conditions more is needed.

Electropica Dongfeng Rich EV 2019

Interestingly, Dongfeng offers another Rich electropica EV based on the model of the previous generation (ZN1023). It is even easier Rich 6 EV and equipped with a less powerful electric motor (85 kW, 290 N•m) and lithium-ion batteries with a capacity 62,7 kWh, which provides a mileage of 305 km on the NEDC. He and the charger easier, which requires 3 hours to recharge and the maximum speed is 100 km/h While on-duty, it turns out win – 1290 kg and ground clearance is 185 mm.
Exterior electrophysiol wears plugs in place of the radiator grills and blue decorative elements. Additionally, to determine the electric pickups can also be protruding from the bottom of the frame to the battery. On the market both electropica will appear at the end of the summer.

PS the Hardness with which Beijing is introducing in the country the drive, despite the obvious problems with falling market conventional cars, is impressive, if not envy, the respect. Not surprisingly, mobility and got to be so popular in China category of light commercial vehicles of 1-ton pickups.

The Little Tiger electropica ZX EV 2017

However, even in 2017 elektroversiya your truck Little Tiger EV (BQ1023) has been released by the company Hebei Zhongxing Automobile Corporation Ltd. from Bodine. However, its performance was much weaker: electric motor power kW 30-62, ΜM=220 N•m, the battery capacity and 22.3 kW•h, the mileage of only 145 miles or up to 200 km (at a constant speed of 60 km/h) maximum speed – 80 km/h, capacity 500 kg with a curb weight of 1750 kg. Speed fast charging (380V) is 2 hours and slow (from a regular power outlet 220V) – 8 hours..